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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 05, 1934

Page

4

Local Cricket Association resumes play after Christmas break

The Cricket Association competitions restart Saturday after the holidays with keen interest in the remainder of the season. Kingston and Kingston A grade lead on points with 17 wins each, Northbourne 16, Hart, Manuka, and Acton in contention. Northbourne holds a B grade edge with 23 points as Kingston vies for second. Kingston’s edge remains fragile amid uneven form and weather affecting ovals and grounds.

Mingmton Queanbeyan Kingston Northbourne Hart Manuka Acton Northbourne Bes Tom Vicupler Manuka Oval Northbourne Oval

Manuka Chub Forfeits Subdistrict Duty Mix-Up

A fragmented report notes the Manuka Chub would forfeit its subdistrict duties after a muddled lineup listing players and towns including Acton Northbourne Emerton Kingston and Minchkan. The passage reflects a chaotic team roster and a naming mix up in the Amailie district.

Northbourne Bmackerres T. Jyh F. Fuk Graham B. James J. Jenkins Keomh Mall Miryan Greenwood Raarin Ainslie Nicholas Bwindon Lane

Gold Cup Day Three and Four Years Old Handicap

Short report notes a race for young horses at Gold Cup Day, detailing a First Division event where a horse marked To mart at tth is mentioned, with unclear overflow from the OCR. The fragment hints at a handicap result or placement but lacks full completion of names, times, or jurisdictions.

Mart

New York Girl Targeted by Gang Tongue Threats

A panicked mother reported to police that a nine year old daughter, a striptease performer, faced phone threats claiming the girl would be killed or mutilated. The child, tied to a criminal case, later confessed the calls were a hoax to dodge appearing in court, after police traced calls to a friend's apartment.

New York Rursin Catharston

Attempt on train at Corin thian plate and Gold Cup racing notes

Newspaper item reports an attempted derailment on the Tempe line near Sydney, with a train striking an obstruction but stopping safely. It notes multiple prior attempts and ongoing police vigilance. The record also lists horse races including Moorefield and Flying Handicap events with entries and race times.

Sydney Tempe Slasely Gayeallo Perean Tagalba Prince's Golden Gate

Queanbeyan Association Unbeaten At Country Week Tennis

Fine weather aided day five at the country tennis carnival in Queanbeyan Park. Matches featured Queanbeyan Association pairing Taylor Bellchambers defeating Gray Simpson, and Churchill Quigley beating Byrnes Viles, with final scores and sets listing Queanbeyan’s 2 4 7 game win over Goulburn.

Sydney Queanbeyan Association Goulburn Taylor and Bellchambers Queanveyan Association Gray and Simpson Byrnes Viles Churchill Quigley Gray Simpson V. Byrnes Wiles Pete

Queanbeyan Park Tennis Team Dominates Regional Matches

Queanbeyan Park teams prevail in a series of matches against Maitland Bathurst and Dubbo clubs. Notable results include Queanbeyan Park beating Maitland 6-4 and Bathurst II 6-1, with details of individual pairings such as Freebody Crawley and Taylor Bellechambera contributing to the wins.

Queanbeyan Park Maitland Mra Taylor Miss Freebody Mra Parker Murray Guyot Mra Gallagher Rari Mra Freebody Mise Crawley Walker Zire Mra Gallaghee James Mra Bullock Miss Simpson Mrz. Freebody Mig Crawley Mre. Taylor Ming Freebody Arm Fleming Sam Rowe Precoody Misa Crawley Taylor Bathurst TI

Licence Refused For New Theatre Project

Evidence before the licensing inquiry showed BYDNEY and partners eager to build a Liberty Theatre in a Raleigh Street location. The plan carried a £260,000 cost, with four to five hundred workers for two years, but the Chief Secretary’s Department rejected the proposal, dampening investor hopes.

Bydney Mim Crawley Chaeas Shiatree Parrerative Mra Taylor and Mientree Taylor Metre-Goldwyn-Mayer Enoy Untieraligh Street A. M. Brown Poli

Tragedy at Harbour Bridge as Man Jumps to Water

In Sydney on Thursday a man leapt from the Harbour Bridge into the harbour. The act was witnessed by several people including ferry passengers. Four men jumped in from the northern side to search for the body, a canvas boat assisted, and the body was recovered and taken to the morgue. Identity is not yet established.

Sydney Vemel Barbour

Explosion injuries at Kelso Trading Supply premises

In Melbourne on Thursday Abraham Gillies aged 44 was severely injured when a chemical explosion at the Kelso Trading Supply Company premises occurred. He was struck by metal fragments, several ribs were fractured, and he suffered serious burns. The building sustained considerable damage.

Melbourne Kelso ‘Trading Supply Company Abraham Gillies

Yes Mr Brown at Capital Theatre with Buchanan and cast

The Capital Theatre presents Duchanan in Yes Mr Brown with Margot Grahame Wilie Randolph and Vera Pearce in a light entertainment night program. Also showing The Mysterious Rider on Saturday and Up for the Derby on Tuesday with further supporting films and an early Dinner at Eight screening.

Ack Duchanan Alur Hla Monte Carlo Vienna Capital Theatre Moday Mr. Brown Mr. Buchanan Margot Grahame Wille Randolph Australia Vera Pearce Dubbiy Tye Veg Maturday Sud Jonday Mano Grey Bidasy Tha Darby Sidney Howard Alma Janet Gayner Warner Master Chiat Eleht

Vital statistics more births in during 1933

Sydney data show births rising in the metropolitan area with 13 398 births for the year up from 10 823 the prior year. Deaths in city and suburbs total 9 0 0 victims, up from 1497 in 1930, heart disease listed as the most frequent cause of death.

Sydney

Bowen Island Lease Notice Calls Ten Year Term

A government gazette notification announces Bowen land near Servis Bay is being offered for lease for a ten year period. The document names Bowen Island and Servis Bay as key locations in the impending lease action.

Barracking Anger Sparks MCC Call for Decent Play

In London a sports article condemns barracking of Australian cricketers and urges restraint. It notes two types of barracking aimed at players, says such venom taints the game, and reports MCC protests against hostile demonstrations while defending a respectful spirit on the field.

London A. Noble Loria Sydnwy M.C.C

Printed and Published by the Federal Capital Press

Official note states the printing and publication were performed by C J Ghakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at the Festatored office of the company.

C.J. Ghakespeare Federal Capital Press of Australia, Ltd

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